• Mind How You Go
Crowded High Country roads can mean accidents waiting to happen.

• Short Named School Superintendent
Dr. Bobbie Short will take the helm on July 1 when retiring superintendent Dr. Richard Jones steps down.

• Howell Still Pursuing Subdivision Approval
Superior Court Judge upholds Board of Adjustment decision.

• ASU Chancellor Takes Medical Leave Of Absence
Appalachian State University Chancellor Frank Borkowski is on a medical leave of absence that is expected to last approximately four weeks.

• The Debate Over School Funding
Watauga County Board of Commissioners raised two key issues relative to funding the Watauga County Schools.

• Blue Ridge Mountain High
Local Gas Prices Still Through The Roof

• Bid Awarded for Hardin Park Roof

• Budget Hearing Draws Requests and Protests

• Planning Commission Recommends Approval of UDO Amendments

• Watauga’s Unemployment Rate Drops To 2.8 Percent

• Straight From the Street
What products do you go off the mountain to buy?

• Green Valley Educator Earns County’s Teacher Of The Year Award
The Green Valley Elementary School third-grade teacher got the surprise of her life May 19 .

• Off and Running, Jogging and Walking
The Blue Ridge Runners invite area runners, joggers and walkers.

• A Special Kind of Birthday Party
When twelve- year old Alan Russell began planning his birthday party with his mother, Dawn Wilson’s help, he decided to do something different this year.

• Education on the Move
Denver non-profit teaches outdoor ethics.

• Stop The Litter! Campaign Wins State Contest

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